News Releases

What is a Flagship University?Posted: Tuesday, February 21 2012
Historically, the University of Idaho has been designated as Idaho's flagship University. This distinction, which is given to other universities nationwide that meet the established criteria, carries with it unique responsibilities. This news release provides context to the "Flagship" distinction, and examines the University of Idaho's role in the state.» Read MoreNews Release

U-Idaho Sustainability Center Joins Forces With Office of Community PartnershipsPosted: Monday, March 26 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho - This year has been busy for both the University of
Idaho Sustainability Center and the Office of Community Partnerships
(OCP). Provost and executive vice president Doug Baker approved the
merger of the two organizations. Under OCP’s umbrella, the
Sustainability Center will maintain its identity, student
leadership-orientation and its wide range of student activities.
The Sustainab...» Read MoreNews Release

Legislative Update: Higher Education Takes SpotlightPosted: Monday, March 5 2012
By Joe Stegner
Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations
It has been a very productive week at the Idaho legislature and a great week for higher education in our state. The budget bill for colleges and universities was passed by the Joint Finance and Appropriates Committee, and is now headed to the Senate and House floors for approval. Nearly all Gov. Butch Otter’s budg...» Read MoreNews Release

Alpine Ski Team Wins at RegionalsPosted: Wednesday, February 29 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho -- The University of Idaho Men’s Alpine Team and one member of the Women’s Alpine Team qualified for national collegiate finals at the US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Western Region Championship Feb. 23-25 in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Brothers Erik and Drew Anderson of Sandpoint, Idaho, Nick Howell of Pocatello, Idaho, Jeff Jacka of Federal Way, Wash. and Travis Soderquis...» Read MoreNews Release

Football Legend Jerry Kramer To Lead 2012 U-Idaho Homecoming ParadePosted: Friday, August 3 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho legend, Sandpoint native and Lombardi-era Green Bay Packer star Jerry Kramer will lead the University of Idaho’s 103rd annual homecoming parade as Grand Marshal on Saturday, Oct. 6.
At 10 a.m., Kramer will guide the parade through downtown Moscow in preparation for the Vandals’ homecoming contest against the New Mexico State University Aggies. Kickof...» Read MoreNews Release | Homecoming

U-Idaho Web Renovation Debuts FridayPosted: Tuesday, February 7 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – Visitors who click into www.uidaho.edu Feb. 10 will discover a renovated site with a new look and improved features such as streamlined functions, better search capabilities, and clearer directions.
The improvements to the site are designed to make access easier for users. New features include the ability to select favorite or commonly used parts of the web and bookmark them. U...» Read MoreNews Release

University of Idaho Events for Oct. 17- 23Posted: Friday, October 14 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho- The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Oct. 17- 23. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Oct. 17
"Mad Men" Mondays
12:30-2 p.m.
Memorial Gym, Women’s Center Lounge, Room 109
1001 University Ave. in Moscow
Join the Women's Center in watching the award-winning TV series "Mad Men...» Read MoreNews Release

U-Idaho Arboretum Joins Select Few in Accredited RanksPosted: Tuesday, May 15 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The 63-acre University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden was recognized this week as one of only a handful of arboreta that has been accredited by the Morton Register of Arboreta.
The U-Idaho Arboretum received a Level III accreditation, on a four tier scale, that recognizes an arboretum with more than 500 varieties of trees and woody plants, a dedicated curator, professional...» Read MoreNatural Resources | News Release | Arboretum

Legislative Update: Session Continues With Rangeland, Gift, Budget IssuesPosted: Monday, March 26 2012
By Joe Stegner, Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations
BOISE, Idaho — Lawmakers had hoped to end the sessions and head home by last weekend, but the past week kept them very busy and the session will continue into this week for at least another few days.
The University of Idaho had interest in several bills before legislators this past week.
The bill called the Rang...» Read MoreNews Release

Legislative Update: Land Board Bill, IGEM and Going Home Tax Bill in DiscussionPosted: Monday, March 19 2012
By Joe Stegner
Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations
House bill 495, also known as the “Land Board Bill,” is legislation designed to restrict the authority and investment options of the Land Board. In general, the bill limits the ability of the Land Board to invest in and operate a commercial business. The University has a concern that this bill violates the constitu...» Read MoreNews Release

University of Idaho Events for Dec. 7-13Posted: Saturday, December 5 2009
Written by Candace Lowe
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Dec. 7-13. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Dec.7
Vandal Booster Luncheon
11:45 a.m.
University Inn Best Western
1516 W. Pullman Rd. in Moscow
Join the Latah County Vandal Boosters at their weekly luncheon; ...» Read MoreNews Release

Winter Commencement Set for Dec. 12Posted: Thursday, November 19 2009
Written by Becca Johnson
MOSCOW, Idaho – This December, some 700 students are eligible for graduation from the University of Idaho. Winter Commencement will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, at 12:30 p.m., in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. The event is free and open to the public.
All degree candidates, dressed in their regalia, will line up for the procession on Saturday morning by 11:30 a.m. on ...» Read MoreNews Release

University of Idaho Arboretum Associates Annual Meeting April 8Posted: Tuesday, March 31
The University of Idaho Arboretum Associates will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, April 8, in the Great Room of the 1912 Center. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social featuring complementary light appetizers and drinks available for purchase. A brief business meeting will commence at 7 p.m. and upon adjournment, Paul Warnick, Arboretum horticulturist and superintendent, will give his a...» Read MoreFaculty and Staff Announcement

Annual Bellwood Lecture Highlights Human Rights Champion Juan GuzmánPosted: Monday, March 30
The University of Idaho College of Law will host the 18th Annual Sherman J. Bellwood Memorial Lecture Series from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mountain time Monday, April 6 in the Legacy Pointe Room in the Idaho Water Center in Boise. There will be a showing of the documentary film, “The Judge and The General” followed by a lecture, discussion and question and answer session with former judge and...» Read MoreNews Release

Borah Symposium will Focus on Border IssuesPosted: Wednesday, March 25
For more than 60 years, the University of Idaho’s Borah Foundation has focused attention on the causes of war and the conditions for peace. It’s annual symposia bring together world leaders, diplomats, scholars and activists to discuss current problems facing our global community and to offer solutions. The three-day symposium will focus on border issues and the development of territor...» Read MoreNews Release | The Martin School

Theater Student Wins National Stage Craft AwardPosted: Tuesday, March 24
Michael Brandt, a University of Idaho Theatre Arts student, has received national recognition for his stage craft work. A master’s degree candidate with an emphasis in design and technology, Brandt received the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas award for outstanding achievement in allied theater technology, crafts and design at the 2015 United States Institute of Theatre Technology conferenc...» Read MoreTheatre Arts | News Release

IBEST Seminar Series Welcomes Stanford University ResearcherPosted: Tuesday, March 24
The Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies (IBEST) welcomes Noah Rosenberg, a professor of biological sciences at Stanford University, for a lecture. His presentation is part of the spring 2015 IBEST Seminar Series that attracts top scientists from across the nation and world. These seminars are used as a core element of a graduate seminar course (BCB 501) and are open to the public...» Read MoreNews Release | ibest

Library Unveils Database Highlighting Impact of Women in IdahoPosted: Tuesday, March 24
The University of Idaho this month is unveiling “Idaho’s Women of Influence,” a new database highlighting the contributions of women to Idaho’s history and contemporary society.
The project is being held in conjunction with Women’s History Month. It will be unveiled at the Celebrating Idaho’s Whole Pride event, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the Coeur d’Ale...» Read MoreNews Release

Registration Opens for UI’s Annual Summer Design Week ProgramPosted: Monday, March 23
Summer Design Week, an art and design immersion program for high school sophomores through seniors, returns to the University of Idaho campus June 21-27.
During the week, students will explore architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, studio art and design and virtual technology and design programs through studios and workshops.
“This is a unique opportunity to work closely ...» Read MoreArt & Architecture | News Release

Idaho Law Review Annual Symposium Explores Surveillance TechnologiesPosted: Monday, March 23
The University of Idaho College of Law announces the 2015 Idaho Law Review Annual Symposium “Privacy in the Age of Pervasive Surveillance,” which will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 3 in the Legacy Pointe Room of the Idaho Water Center in Boise. This year’s keynote speaker is David Medine, chairman of the United States Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
In the...» Read MoreLaw | News Release

Visiting Scholar William Arms to Discuss Technology and Higher EducationPosted: Thursday, March 19
Ways that technology has influenced higher education — from the digitization of libraries to how faculty and staff engage with students — will be the focus of this year’s Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program at the University of Idaho from March 30-31.
The UI chapter of the national Phi Beta Kappa honors society, Alpha of Idaho, welcomes
William Arms, a Professor Emeritus at...» Read MoreNews Release

Work of UI Engineering Alumna Virginia Bax Valentine RecognizedPosted: Tuesday, March 17
The University of Idaho College of Engineering in conjunction with the University of Idaho Alumni Association are pleased to announce Virginia Bax Valentine, a 1980 civil engineering graduate, as a 2015 Silver and Gold Award recipient.
The Silver and Gold Award recognizes living alumni who have a distinguished record of achievement and/or service in their specialized area of endeavor, thus bring...» Read MoreNews Release

University of Idaho Celebrates Farmworker Awareness WeekPosted: Tuesday, March 17
National Farmworker Awareness Week, March 24-31, is a week of action for students and community members to raise awareness about farmworker issues on our campuses and in our communities and to honor their important contributions to us every day.
This year's Farmworker Awareness Week events at the University of Idaho will include:
Keynote address by Yazmin Garcia Rico, youth director of Student ...» Read MoreNews Release

Tribal Stewardship and Food Sovereignty Conference March 30Posted: Monday, March 16
The 2015 Native American Law Conference: Tribal Stewardship of Plant and Food Sovereignty will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 30 in the University of Idaho College of Law Courtroom, Menard Law Building on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow. Room 348A in the Boise Water Center has been reserved for live streaming of the event.
Many important voices will speak at the confere...» Read MoreLaw | News Release

Registration Open for the 2015 Innovation Showcase on April 22Posted: Monday, March 16
The University of Idaho, College of Graduate Studies, is hosting its annual research showcase, Innovation Showcase, Wednesday, April 22. The Innovations Showcase is a student-based competition designed to highlight the research and creative success of graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Idaho.
The Innovation Showcase is free and open to the public. This daylong event begins ...» Read MoreNews Release

UI Hires New Provost and Executive Vice PresidentPosted: Friday, March 13
The University of Idaho has appointed John M. Wiencek, Ph.D., to the position of Provost and Executive Vice President effective June 1, 2015.
Wiencek will serve as the university’s chief academic officer, directly responsible for the general direction of all academic programs, endeavors and instructional services on the Moscow campus as well as the university’s statewide academic, out...» Read MoreNews Release | University of Idaho

Chance the Rapper Performs at UI for Finals FestPosted: Wednesday, March 11
On Tuesday, May 5, Chance the Rapper will be performing at the University of Idaho for the 2015 Finals Fest.
Tickets went on sale March 10, and a limited number of presale tickets will be available for University of Idaho students at a discounted price of $10 and to the public for $25. Regular tickets for UI students will be $15 and public tickets will cost $30. Finals Fest will be held in the Un...» Read MoreNews Release | ASUI

UI’s Sapaatka’yn Cinema Brings Native American Culture to ScreenPosted: Tuesday, March 10
On March 27-28, the University of Idaho American Indian Studies Program’s Native American Film Festival celebrates its 13th year. The festival, Sapaatka’yn Cinema, features a mix of documentaries, animated shorts and feature films with programming designed for children, students and adults. The UI Native American drum group, Vandal Nation, will open the festival on Friday, March 27.
...» Read MoreNews Release

Call for Nominations for Virginia Wolf Distinguished Service AwardsPosted: Thursday, March 5
The University of Idaho Women’s Center is seeking nominations for the annual Virginia Wolf Distinguished Service Awards. Each year, one University of Idaho student, one faculty or staff member, and one local community member receive the award. Candidates are nominated for the award via an open nomination process. Selection of award winners is by a review panel composed of past honorees.
Vi...» Read MoreNews Release

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Spells a Good TimePosted: Thursday, March 5
University of Idaho Theatre Arts is proud to present the warm and funny musical comedy, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 7:30 p.m., April 2- 4, 8- 11 and at 2 p.m. April 4 at the Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Way, in Moscow. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for UI faculty, staff and seniors (55 and over) and $5 for children (12 and under). UI students with ID are free. Ti...» Read MoreTheatre Arts | News Release

Invent Idaho State Finals Come to UI March 6-7Posted: Wednesday, March 4
Some of the most creative and imaginative young minds from across the state will show off their bright ideas at the Invent Idaho State Finals this week in Moscow. The winners of regional Invent Idaho contests will compete in the two-day finals being hosted at the University of Idaho Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 in the Bruce M. Pitman Center.
Invent Idaho challenges students in first thro...» Read MoreNews Release

LUNAFEST Women’s Film Festival at UI on March 10Posted: Tuesday, March 3
The UI Women’s Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary of hosting the only national touring festival of short films by, for and about women. The LUNAFEST Women’s Film Festival will take place in Moscow on Tuesday, March 10. LUNAFEST, produced by LUNA, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, provides a national platform for independent women filmmakers to share their talents and stories.
...» Read MoreNews Release

UI Researcher Returns to His Roots to Grow Reforestation EffortPosted: Tuesday, March 3
For Kent Apostol, a research scientist in the University of Idaho’s College of Natural Resources, returning to his home country to grow a sustainable agroforestry industry is more than service-learning — the native of the Philippines sees the potential to plant seeds of entrepreneurship, growing a profitable and ecologically sustainable agroforestry industry.
He and Kea Woodruff, a se...» Read MoreNatural Resources | News Release

Emeritus Professor Nick Gier to Speak at Martin ForumPosted: Monday, March 2
Nick Gier, a professor emeritus of philosophy, will present at the University of Idaho’s Martin Forum on Thursday, March 5.
Gier will discuss the “The Origins of Religious Violence” starting at 12:30 p.m. in the Teaching and Learning Center, TLC Room 041.
“The association between religion and violence is a long-standing issue; however, we have seen a surge of religious vi...» Read MoreNews Release

UI Program to Host Central American Teens LeadersPosted: Friday, February 27
The International Programs Office, the College of Business and Economics, and the International Studies Program will host 27 teens and community leaders from Belize, El Salvador and Honduras as a part of the Central America Youth Ambassador (CAYA) Program from March 8-13.
CAYA is a collaborative partnership between the University of Idaho, the Center for Intercultural Education and Development (...» Read MoreNews Release | International Programs

‘Moveable Feast’ Highlights Hemingway’s Journey Through FoodPosted: Friday, February 27
Foodies and literary enthusiasts alike are invited to join the University of Idaho’s Creative Writing Program in celebrating the legacy of Ernest Hemingway with a culinary journey through his travels on Tuesday, March 3, as part of UI’s sixth annual Hemingway Festival.
Tickets are still available for “A Moveable Feast,” an annual fundraising dinner held to support UI&rsquo...» Read MoreEnglish | News Release

University of Idaho selects Idaho author’s novel as Common ReadPosted: Monday, February 23
The University of Idaho has chosen the best-selling novel "All the Light We Cannot See" by Boise author Anthony Doerr as its Common Read for 2015-16.
“We are thrilled to give our incoming first-year students a chance to read this remarkable story and to engage with our faculty about the issues raised by the book,” said Rodney Frey, UI’s director of General Education, which spon...» Read MoreNews Release

College of Law Announces 2015 Bellwood SpeakerPosted: Friday, February 20
MOSCOW, Idaho – Feb. 18, 2015 – The University of Idaho College of Law will host the 18th Annual Sherman J. Bellwood Memorial Lecture Series at both campus locations: 6 p.m. Mountain time Monday, April 6 at the Idaho Water Center–Legacy Pointe in Boise and 2 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday, April 7 in the University of Idaho Pitman Center International Ballroom in Moscow. This year&rsq...» Read MoreLaw | News Release

Register Now for UI Women's Leadership Conference 2015Posted: Wednesday, February 18
Registration is now open for the 2015 University of Idaho Women's Leadership Conference, co-sponsored by the Women's Center, the Professional Development and Learning office, and the Athena Association of Professional Women. The conference will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at the University of Idaho's Moscow campus.
Register for the conference at www.regonline.com/womensleadership2015.
The ...» Read MoreNews Release | PDL

"The Abolitionists" Final Film in Library's "Created Equal" SeriesPosted: Tuesday, February 17
The University of Idaho Library will host a screening of the documentary film "The Abolitionists," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in the Pitman Center's Borah Theater. The screening will be followed by a discussion centered on issues raised by the film.
"The Abolitionists" is the final film in the "Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle," series offered by the UI Library through an in...» Read MoreNews Release

MURI Research Positions Available to Idaho StudentsPosted: Tuesday, February 17
Idaho NSF EPSCoR is currently accepting student applications for the summer 2015 MILES Undergraduate Research and Internships (MURI) program. Priority application consideration deadline is Friday, Feb. 20. The positions will be open until filled.
Undergraduate students enrolled at any Idaho college or university can apply.
The MURI Program is designed to engage undergraduates in science, technolo...» Read MoreNews Release

Celebrate Chinese New Year on Friday, Feb. 20Posted: Friday, February 13
The University of Idaho Confucius Institute invites you to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival with us at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 in the University of Idaho Administration Building's Auditorium. Our 2015 Chinese New Year Gala event includes the Seattle Huayin Dance Performing Arts Group, Chinese Zither (gu zheng), Vandaleers choir, Chinese calligraphy show, Dragon dance, raffles throughout the ev...» Read MoreNews Release

UI Library Adds Database on Indigenous Peoples of North AmericaPosted: Friday, February 13
The University of Idaho Library has added a new database: Indigenous Peoples of North America. The database focuses on the origins of ideas, cultures and traditions that have defined indigenous societies, tribal organizations, and native/non-native relations. Researchers can explore the impact of invasion and colonization on indigenous peoples in North America through primary sources including man...» Read MoreNews Release